Foreign Affairs Adviser Md. Touhid Hossain has called for an immediate and complete ceasefire in Gaza to protect the Palestinian people from “genocide and brutal atrocities” by Israeli forces. Speaking at a UN-hosted international conference, he stated that over 58,000 Palestinians have been killed and demanded accountability for crimes against humanity. Bangladesh reaffirmed its support for a two-state solution and expressed readiness to join the UN-led Gaza reconstruction efforts.

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has dismissed eight leaders of its doctors' wing, the Doctors Association of Bangladesh (DAB), citing violations of party discipline and involvement in activities against party principles. The decision, announced on July 30, prohibits the doctors from holding any future positions within the party or affiliated groups. The expelled members allegedly engaged in unauthorized activities contrary to the organization’s constitution and BNP’s code of conduct. Party action has been taken against them to uphold discipline.

JAGPA Vice President Rashed Pradhan has called for the arrest of prominent media figures accused of legitimizing Sheikh Hasina’s rule and demonizing the opposition. In a public rally, he alleged that pro-government media personalities have manipulated public opinion and protected illegal MPs, including those close to CRI—an Awami League-affiliated think tank led by the children of Hasina and her sister. "Those shaping fascist propaganda must be brought to justice," Pradhan declared.

The Awami League is facing internal pressure following allegations of monetized access to Telegram-based virtual meetings attended by party leader Sheikh Hasina. Reportedly, even in her presence, participants pay bribes to speak. Obaidul Quader has been named at the center of these claims. Telegram has allegedly become the core platform for the party's activities, including daily nighttime meetings with leaders at various levels. Intelligence infiltration, unauthorized group expansion, and fundraising from aspirants have further complicated the situation.

NCP leader Sarjis Alam expressed gratitude to the JCD and BNP for shifting their August 3 rally from Shaheed Minar to Shahbagh in response to the NCP’s request. “We sincerely thank them for their gesture of political cooperation,” he said. Sarjis emphasized that mutual respect and co-existence are crucial for achieving a democratic future in Bangladesh.

A delegation from the National Citizen Party (NCP) is scheduled to meet with the Chief Election Commissioner on Wednesday at 4 PM to discuss ensuring voting rights for Bangladeshi expatriates. The meeting will take place at the Election Commission headquarters. The delegation will include NCP Joint Convenor Khaled Saifullah, Joint Secretary Advocate Zahirul Islam Musa, and Global Coordinator of the NCP Diaspora Alliance Tariq Adnan Moon.

Police have recovered checks worth Tk 22.5 million from the residence of Abdur Razzak bin Sulaiman (alias Riad), a senior organizer of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement in Dhaka, who was arrested in an extortion case. Police also seized fixed deposit receipts (FDRs) worth nearly Tk 2 million. Riad and several others were produced in court on Sunday. Authorities sought a 10-day remand; the court granted 7 days.

BNP leaders have decided not to pursue further discussions on granting constitutional recognition to the July Declaration. However, they remain open to dialogue regarding the "July Charter of Reform." Party insiders say constitutional recognition of the declaration could open the door to legitimizing other past and future uprisings, including the 1990 anti-Ershad movement. BNP favors archiving the 2024 uprising's declaration as a "political document" rather than amending the Constitution. The party’s standing committee believes reforms agreed upon in consensus can be implemented within a two-year transitional government period.

A Dhaka court has granted a 7-day remand for former Chief Justice A.B.M. Khairul Haque in a verdict forgery case filed at Shahbagh Police Station. Police had initially requested a 10-day remand. Notably, Haque appeared in court without legal representation. He was arrested from his Dhanmondi residence on July 24 and later shown arrested in connection with a separate murder case filed at Jatrabari Police Station. This marks the first time a former Chief Justice has been arrested and jailed in connection with a murder case.

The Bangladesh Jatiotabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) has announced that their upcoming student rally on August 3 will now be held at Shahbagh instead of the Central Shaheed Minar. JCD President Rakibul Islam Rakib stated that the change reflects a gesture of political goodwill. “Though we had permission from Dhaka University, we chose to give space to the National Citizen Party (NCP) out of political courtesy,” he said. Rakib also apologized to city residents in advance for any inconvenience caused by holding the rally on a busy street.

Forty Ansar personnel stationed at Benapole Land Port have been transferred following allegations of extorting money from truck drivers. The decision was made to uphold internal discipline and protect the image of the force, according to Benapole Ansar Camp Commander Ashit Kumar. Currently, 163 Ansar members are deployed at the port. While the first phase of transfers involves 40 individuals, further personnel changes are expected in the coming days. The move follows an investigative report aired by Jamuna TV on July 28, which revealed that Ansar members were collecting unauthorized fees—ranging from 20 to 40 taka per truck—at various entry gates of the port under the guise of "tips."

The admission process for Class XI (equivalent to Grade 11) in all public and private colleges across Bangladesh begins today for the 2025–26 academic year and will continue until August 11. Applications must be submitted online. As in previous years, admissions will be based solely on SSC (or equivalent) exam results—no entrance tests will be held. The application fee is set at BDT 220. Depending on the institution, the total cost of admission may range from BDT 1,500 to BDT 8,500. Students cannot transfer between colleges or receive clearance certificates without approval from the education board. The entire admission process—including application, merit list publication, enrollment, and class commencement—must be completed within 45 working days after the SSC results are released.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that a 25% tariff could be imposed on Indian exports if a trade agreement with the United States is not finalized soon. Despite five rounds of negotiations, no deal has yet been reached, increasing pressure on New Delhi. A senior Indian official confirmed that a U.S. delegation is scheduled to visit India by mid-August for further talks. “We’ve made significant progress,” the official said, but acknowledged that Trump could still order steep tariffs via executive action. Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal stated that talks with the U.S. are “progressing well,” noting that India has proposed reducing tariffs on several products and is working to ease non-tariff barriers. Meanwhile, Trump announced plans to notify nearly 200 countries about a new "global tariff" structure his administration intends to introduce.

The Directorate General of Food has scheduled the written exam for 14 technical posts under its 2023–2024 recruitment cycle. The test will be held on Friday, August 9, from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM across multiple centers in Dhaka. This is part of the process to fill 1,791 vacancies across 25 categories. Candidates can download their admit cards from the official website starting July 29 and must bring a color printout on the exam day.

Saudi Arabia and France have jointly called for “clear, time-bound, and irreversible” steps toward implementing a lasting two-state solution to end the Israel-Palestine conflict. In a joint declaration, the two countries proposed forming an interim administrative committee in Gaza immediately after a ceasefire. This body would operate under the Palestinian Authority. They also suggested deploying an international stabilization mission under a UN Security Council mandate. The statement urged Israeli leadership to publicly commit to the establishment of a sovereign and viable Palestinian state. Additionally, it called for an end to settlement expansion, land annexation, and violence in the West Bank and East Jerusalem—describing these actions as critical obstacles to peace and regional stability.